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Prague-Ruzyne LKPR 31-05-2009

Post by Boudewijn van Oirschot »

I went to the first time ever to the Czech Republic. I expected a very poor country but I was really suprised from what I have seen... I am in love in Czech Republic :)

Back to business...
First the pictures of my departure with KLM PH-OFJ. Thanks to the very kind flight attendants who gave me a window seat only for departure :)
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Very early departure, just one early bird at the Polderbaan.
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Never seen this company before, along with loads of other airlines at PRG...
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Finally my first Smartwings.. It ceased operations to Amsterdam a couple of years ago.
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And my first Norwegian as well :o
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I really like Dash aircraft! Again, a new one for me.
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Then it started raining, so we went to our hotel to drop our luggage... I knew we had airport view in this hotel. However, I think it is not too bad if this is your view:
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Too bad Fischer Air went bankrupt as the owner went into politics :stick:
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After the heavy shower we went downtown (pix will follow later) We returned just on time to see this beauty:
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New and old colours. I think the name CSA in the triangle will vanish soon to make it Czech Airlines...
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More to follow soon!
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Re: Prague-Ruzyne LKPR 31-05-2009

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Boudewijn van Oirschot wrote:Finally my first Smartwings.. It ceased operations to Amsterdam a couple of years ago.
Note that smartWings is operating from time to time for NE and also on the route PRG-SPL-PRG :wink:
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Re: Prague-Ruzyne LKPR 31-05-2009

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Note that smartWings is operating from time to time for NE and also on the route PRG-SPL-PRG :wink:

Indeed, currently it is Travel Service which is operating for SkyEurope. Smartwings won't be often at Amsterdam right, so I am glad I got OK-SWU en SWV since it are very clean colours :)
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Re: Prague-Ruzyne LKPR 31-05-2009

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Don't worry Bas...We all know that the first picture was only taken because of that ass...You don't have to be ashamed :D!!
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Re: Prague-Ruzyne LKPR 31-05-2009

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Nice report Bas! :mrgreen:
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Daniel Ravenswaay wrote:Don't worry Bas...We all know that the first picture was only taken because of that ass...You don't have to be ashamed :D!!
Oh I didn't notice that, simply because I like planes more if there are both planes and nice womans, however :cheers:
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Some more pictures...

Great company, great aircraft:
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One of the several Norwegians at Prague, this time a Boeing 737-800
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I flew this airline to Ostrava, never heard from that airline before...
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My very first City Airline as well...
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Wow, again Dash 8-400 :)
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Normally a 737-400 visits Prague... This time UR-VVO
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OK-YAC
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Just one jumbojet in Prague. Never seen it though :)
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Along with Travel Service O2, this plane has a stunning livery...
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And a overview taken from the multi storey car park next to our hotel:
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Re: Prague-Ruzyne LKPR 31-05-2009

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too bad the weather turned ugly, however, still a very nice report Bas!!
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Don't worry Bas...We all know that the first picture was only taken because of that ass...You don't have to be ashamed !!

Oh I didn't notice that, simply because I like planes more if there are both planes and nice womans, however
yeah right....who are you trying to fool ???? :roll:
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Re: Prague-Ruzyne LKPR 31-05-2009

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Nice pics.
How are the spotting possibilities at Prague? Did you have any trouble with the police?
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Photo 1: nice butt :P
Photo 2: isn't this NustyR his car :?:

Great shots: especially the night shot :!:
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Re: Prague-Ruzyne LKPR 31-05-2009

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Nice report.
.....because I like planes more if there are both planes and nice womans......
That is some reason for concern young man. :wink:
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Re: Prague-Ruzyne LKPR 31-05-2009

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Thanks for the comments :)
jaah wrote:Nice pics.
How are the spotting possibilities at Prague? Did you have any trouble with the police?
They are pretty fine, sure! Take a look here: http://www.planes.cz/lite/PRGspot.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Just take a passport with you to identify yourself in case of. Taking pictures around the airport is absolutely not prohibited despite there are any signs.
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Re: Prague-Ruzyne LKPR 31-05-2009

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Boudewijn van Oirschot wrote:Thanks for the comments :)
jaah wrote:Nice pics.
How are the spotting possibilities at Prague? Did you have any trouble with the police?
They are pretty fine, sure! Take a look here: http://www.planes.cz/lite/PRGspot.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Just take a passport with you to identify yourself in case of. Taking pictures around the airport is absolutely not prohibited despite there are any signs.
Thank you for the answer and the link.
The reason I asked about the police was because I know Czech police is not always friendly to foreigners.
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Re: Prague-Ruzyne LKPR 31-05-2009

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I think that is because of the worse English they speak. More Czech people have these problems because Czechoslovakia was a part of the Sovjet Union around 1940 right, and the Czech people had to learn Russian and Czech on school as Russian didn't really like England until ?1990? when the USSR fell apart.

But back to basic. Except of security inside the airport fences I haven't seen any police either security. Just when I arrived the security took a look at me, as I had my tripod with my standing on a higher wall to watch over the fence to see planes vacating runway or lining up...
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Re: Prague-Ruzyne LKPR 31-05-2009

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Some additional shots, this time from Prague City:

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Aahhh, nice little watch
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Street view as shown below makes clear Czech Republic was a former part of Russia Federation with communist influences.
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